BTS returns with delightful ‘Love Yourself’

By Leah Devorak | Editor-in-Chief 10/12/17 Eleven albums later, somehow, this group never gets old. In mid-September, BTS dropped its first release, Love Yourself: ‘Her,’ since experiencing the most successful year of its career. The Korean group won a Billboard Music Award back in May and has since grown its online presence by garnering just under 9 million followers on Twitter and scoring collaborations with … Continue reading BTS returns with delightful ‘Love Yourself’

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‘Five Foot Two’ shows highs, lows in Gaga’s life

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | Staff Writer 09/28/17 When it comes to Lady Gaga, it’s a no-brainer that whatever she puts her mind to becomes a work of art, and Gaga: Five Foot Two is no exception. Strong, raw and down-to-earth, this documentary portrays some of Gaga’s struggles and highlights some of her greatest achievements from when she put together her album, Joanne, all the way … Continue reading ‘Five Foot Two’ shows highs, lows in Gaga’s life

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Superfruit completes ‘Future Friends’ project

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | Staff Writer 09/20/17 Looking for a musical blast from the past with a new and lively pop twist? A hint of a discotheque, a pop of color from the ’80’s and a dash of Grease? Future Friends, the newest album from Superfruit, offers all three, and much more. Superfruit is a group comprised of two men, Scott Hoying and Mitch Grassi. … Continue reading Superfruit completes ‘Future Friends’ project

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SonReal breathes life into tired genre

By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer SonReal’s new pop-rap album One Long Dream is lyrically phenomenal, and that is kind of surprising to say considering it is a pop-rap album. The problem going into the Canadian-born rapper’s latest outing is the sub genre. Pop-rap is something that frequently shies from greatness, be that it is a play-it-safe, easily-sellable sort of genre that all starts to … Continue reading SonReal breathes life into tired genre

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Mystery Skulls’ new album ‘One of Us’ barely rises above filler

By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer One of Us, the second studio album of Los Angeles based R&B group Mystery Skulls, is summed up best by the band’s name: a mystery. What is this? Who created this? Why have I never heard of this artist? All of these questions flood the listener’s mind when hearing the album. However, none of these questions are answered in … Continue reading Mystery Skulls’ new album ‘One of Us’ barely rises above filler

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‘Rainbow’ marks Kesha’s triumphant return

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | Staff Writer It is no secret that Kesha has been through the ringer the past couple of years. Since Warrior, her last album released back in 2012, the singer/songwriter has been involved with legal battles with her producer for physical and emotional abuse. Although the trial was quite lengthy, a cursory search will give the listener a better insight into the … Continue reading ‘Rainbow’ marks Kesha’s triumphant return

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‘All Eyez on Me’ may not be that great, but definitely worth a watch

By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer All Eyez on Me is an honest depiction of Tupac Shakur’s life, and I intend for this to be an equally honest review. The film is clear cut in showing the controversial rapper as egotistical, consumed by rage and naÏvette. It also shows the other side of the icon, the side that is loyal, compassionate and a voice for … Continue reading ‘All Eyez on Me’ may not be that great, but definitely worth a watch

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‘Cigarettes After Sex’ expertly delivers on moody tracks

By Zach Landau | A&E Editor Nothing can describe Cigarettes After Sex’s sound better than one word: haunting. Everything from the instrumentation to the vocals to even the promotional material would not seem out of place coming from some derelict record player found in an abandoned, condemned house. And I love it. All at once moody and enticing, CAS excels at creating tracks that straddle … Continue reading ‘Cigarettes After Sex’ expertly delivers on moody tracks

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All Time Low mix old and new in ‘Last Young Renegade’

By Loren Smith | Staff Writer With their release of Last Young Renegade on June 2, Baltimore pop-punk band All Time Low takes a different spin on its alternative sound. The new album encompasses a theme of self-realization and shows the band’s sound maturing into more of a modern pop style while still including the upbeat rock anthems and catchy hooks that made the band well-known. … Continue reading All Time Low mix old and new in ‘Last Young Renegade’

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Halsey’s ‘hopeless fountain kingdom’ delivers classic tale in new, exciting way

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | Staff Writer One may think that a story of star-crossed lovers is old hat, but Halsey has taken the old tale and revamped it for her second album, hopeless fountain kingdom. The story of Romeo and Juliet is quite old, but throughout her concept album, Halsey proves that the same story can still exist in some relationships by using her music … Continue reading Halsey’s ‘hopeless fountain kingdom’ delivers classic tale in new, exciting way

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